AmeriCorps Community Garden Coordinator | Education Award

AmeriCorps; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance if eligible

Education award

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

RuralEdge, through the VHCB AmeriCorps program, seeks a Community Garden Program Coordinator in Vermont. The role focuses on garden coordination, resident engagement, workshops, and volunteer management to build a sustainable, resident-driven program that can grow for years to come.

The position runs 40 hours per week for 47 weeks, with a living allowance of $31,000 and an education award of $7,395 upon completion. Start date in January 2027 with full-time service in the Northeast Kingdom.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in community gardening or volunteer coordination is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, implementation, and support of RuralEdge's community garden program.
• Develop seasonal garden plans and coordinate planting, maintenance, and harvest activities with residents, volunteers, and staff.
• Engage residents in garden activities and encourage resident leadership and participation.
• Plan and facilitate educational workshops related to gardening, food, nutrition, and food access.
• Secure garden resources, supplies, and educational programming; provide technical assistance.
• Visit RuralEdge properties to coordinate garden activities, workshops, and volunteer opportunities.
• Maintain records of resident engagement and garden events to track outcomes and expand the program.
• Support development of systems to enhance program sustainability.
• Participate in VHCB AmeriCorps trainings and program initiatives.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Leadership

General Skills

Social Services

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

RuralEdge, through the VHCB AmeriCorps program, seeks a Community Garden Program Coordinator in Vermont. The role focuses on garden coordination, resident engagement, workshops, and volunteer management to build a sustainable, resident-driven program that can grow for years to come.

The position runs 40 hours per week for 47 weeks, with a living allowance of $31,000 and an education award of $7,395 upon completion. Start date in January 2027 with full-time service in the Northeast Kingdom.